The Almaguin Palliative Care Team offers compassionate, supportive care by trained volunteers to people who are living with a life threatening illness, and their families living in the Almaguin Highlands community.
Algoma District resident, qualify for North East Community Care, access (NECCAC) services, diagnosed with a terminal illness; deemed to have a life expectancy of less than 3 months.
Brockville and District Hospice Palliative Care Service promotes quality of life for people living with a life-limiting illness. The team offers assessments, counseling, pain and symptom management, comfort measures, companionship, respite and transportation. A Community Day Hospice Program offered weekly provides social interaction, therapies, activities and nursing consultations for patients. Bereavement support is provided through support groups, or individual counseling for those who have experienced the death of a loved one.
Clients and families in the Counties of Leeds and Grenville who are coping with a life-limiting illness.
Health Care providers, patients and/or family may make referrals to any service with the exception of hospitalized patients who require a physician referral.
Physicians, Consult Nurses, Volunteers
Mon to Fri; 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Certain services require a fee. Please contact organization for more information.
Cancer Assistance Services of Halton Hills is a community based organization of volunteers in Halton Hills that provides support and hope to cancer patients, families and friends. All services are free of charge.
This 10 bed facility provides end of life care in a home-like setting to the residents of the City of Cornwall, Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry, as well as Prescott and Russell Counties.
Full awareness of diagnosis and prognosis, and acceptance of the philosophy of hospice care; Valid Ontario health card; Signed "Do Not Resuscitate" order; Eligibility for services through CCAC; Durable power of attorney for personal care and for property; Physician willing to provide care.
Hospice Northwest is a community volunteer organization that compliments, enhances and delivers end of life care, including grief and bereavement services.
The Hospice Palliative Care Ontario (HPCO) represents and assists the development, education and enhancement of community hospice services including those services for children. Although services differ slightly by community, most Hospices provide information on available services and programs, education, public information and awareness and public policy development. Hospices also offer emotional support, respite care, palliative care and bereavement support.
Kenora-Rainy River District Palliative Care Volunteer Program aims to provide the highest quality volunteer service and support to members of the community and their families during their time of need.
Maison Vale Hospice provides residential and hospice palliative care for palliative residents and clients, as well as residential volunteer services, grieving and bereavement services and visiting hospice services.
Individuals and families facing a terminal illness with a prognosis of one year or less, and reside in the Sudbury/Manitoulin area. Please visit website for specific admission criteria.
Some programs require a referral or application process. Referrals are accepted from physicians, nurses and other health care providers. For "Visiting Hospice Services", caregivers, family members and friends are also encouraged to make a referral.
Physicians, Nurses, Personal Support Workers, Social Workers/Chaplain, Pharmacists; Volunteers for "Visiting Hospice Services"
Near North Palliative Care Network is a non-profit organization providing one-stop Palliative Care, Bereavement and Grief, and End-of-Life volunteer-based free services and training in Northern Ontario.
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Palliative Care Service offers visiting volunteers and other services to support individuals in the community, and their families/caregivers, who are coping with life-threatening illnesses from the time of diagnosis to the end of life.
North York General Hospital, affiliated with the University of Toronto, is one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals. They offer a wide range of acute care, ambulatory and long-term care services across three sites.
Northern Ontario Families of Children with Cancer (NOFCC) is a registered charitable organization based in Sudbury and is committed to helping families across Northern Ontario who have a child diagnosed with cancer. Through financial support programs, bursaries, educational supports and a variety of other programs designed to reduce costs associated with travelling, they provide assistance to families and cancer survivors.
For the Financial Assistance Program, a daily per diem is available to those who need assistance to offset the costs of travelling for treatment. Families are eligible for these funds for days spent away from home, which is defined by +100kms from the place of residence.
A non-profit hospice providing respite, practical, emotional, spiritual and bereavement care for adults and children living with life-limiting illnesses and support to their loved ones, in the comfort of their own homes.
POGO Pediatric Interlink Community Cancer Nurses extend the care of the child and family with cancer from hospital into the home. They assist in the preparation for the demands of treatment and arrange support and services as required throughout the course of illness.
Roger's House enriches the lives of children, youth and their families facing progressive life-limiting illnesses. Their team provides respite, end-of-life, transition-to-home support, pain and symptom management, peri-natal care and bereavement care by ensuring individualized physical, emotional, and spiritual support in a caring, compassionate and continuous learning environment.
Eligibility criteria includes: referral to CHEO Pediatric Palliative Care Outreach team, children/youth up to their 19th birthday, Ontario resident with valid OHIP coverage, child/youth has life-limiting illness with progressive decline in health status, family and child/youth must be willing to confront the challenging issues around a child's/youth's illness and death with the help of the interdisciplinary team.
Yes, must be referred by a physician.
Personal Support Workers, Registered Nurses, Palliative Care Program Physicians, Social Worker, Recreation Therapist and various volunteers.
The Saint Elizabeth team of health professionals provide services, monitoring and support for cancer patients and their families that are closer to home and with a focus on physical and emotional comfort.
Timiskaming Palliative Care Network offers various programs and services that provide support and/or care for Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease, Infectious Diseases (i.e. HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis-C), Neurological Disorders, Renal Disease, Respiratory Disease, Anticipatory Grief and Bereavement, and Emotional/Spiritual Support.
VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is a not-for-profit, charitable organization that offers 24/7 health care and support services to people of all ages and cultural backgrounds. They deliver quality client support at home, in the community and in long-term care facilities. Services include nursing, personal/home support, rehabilitation services and palliative care.
Individuals who need help at home, school, work or in a long-term care facility.
Nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, personal support workers, home support workers, cleaners, social workers, dietitians, and speech-language pathologists.
Most services are provided free of charge through your local Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) in the Greater Toronto Area and in Southwestern Ontario. If you are not eligible for government-funded care or need more service hours, contact 416-489-2500 ext. 4649.
VON is Canadas only, national, not-for-profit, charitable home and community care organization that provides more than 75 home care, personal support, and community services for people of all ages including nursing, homemaking, family education services and respite/caregiver relief.
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